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EPISODE 42: NEUROENDOCRINE CANCER STRAIGHT TALK




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ABOUT THIS EPISODE



In this special episode, medical oncologist and NET expert, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes engages in an open and honest discussion on sensitive topics including sexual health, family planning and end-of-life discussions. She also answers common questions regarding cannabis use with cancer as well as the relationship between sugar and cancer. Dr. Reidy shares information and insights from her decades of experience as well as from the award-winning “Cancer Straight Talk” podcast from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) she created and hosted, and she relates these topics to NET patients and their loved ones.






 

MEET DR. DIANE REIDY-LAGUNES


Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes will join the Department of Medicine (DOM) as chief of the Division of Medical Oncology, effective April 1, 2025. In addition to her role with DOM, Dr. Reidy-Lagunes will also hold an appointment as Associate Vice President for Oncology Services for Duke University Health System.


Dr. Reidy-Lagunes comes to Duke from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), where she served as the vice chair of Medicine focused on coordination of care in MSKCC Regional Care Network. Her previous roles included president of MSKCC’s Medical Staff, associate deputy physician-in-chief for clinical operations in the Regional Care Network, physician liaison for the Patient and Family Advisory Council on Quality, clinical director for the GI oncology service, and co-director of the Medical Oncology/Hematology Fellowship Program in the Department of Medicine. During the COVID-19 crisis in New York City, she served as chief of clinical care as part of the Hospital Incident Command System at MSKCC.


Additionally, she is the creator and host of an award-winning monthly podcast called "Cancer Straight Talk" from MSKCC which connects patients to cancer experts with the goal of having evidenced-based conversations on a variety of topics in cancer care.      As a researcher, Dr. Reidy-Lagunes focuses on developing methods to integrate molecular-based therapies into the treatment of neuroendocrine and adrenal tumors. She is a member of the National Cancer Institute Task Force on Neuroendocrine Tumors and the National Cancer Care Network Guidelines, and she is a former board member of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. She has received numerous awards and honors, including the Paul Sherlock Resident Housestaff Teaching Award and recognition as one of Castle Connolly's Top Doctors.  



 

TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT EXTERNAL RADIATION THERAPY:


  1. What is cancer? Is NET cancer?

  2. Should I follow a certain diet? Does sugar feed cancer? 

  3. Can I exercise if I have metastatic neuroendocrine cancer?

  4. What does having neuroendocrine cancer mean for my romantic life? How does it affect dating?

  5. What does having neuroendocrine cancer mean for my sexual health?

  6. What does having neuroendocrine cancer mean for fertility and family planning? Can I have children?

  7. How do I talk to my kids about cancer?

  8. How will I know when it’s time for end-of-life discussions?

  9. Should I consider cannabis?

  10. What advice do you have about improving communication with my doctor?


 

RESOURCES


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MSK’s Cancer Straight Talk Podcast Series with Dr. Diane Reidy


Episodes mentioned in this podcast:


MSK’s Death over Dinner 


The LACNETS Podcast Episode 37: Supportive Oncology for Neuroendocrine Cancer


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DISCLAIMER


The Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation Podcasts are created for educational purposes only and do not substitute for medical advice. The views shared in this Podcast are the personal opinions of the experts and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation. Please contact your medical team with questions or concerns about your individual care or treatment.

 

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